Quality Technician I

The Quality Technician I performs quality checks in a timely manner for raw, work in process, and finished product through inspection, laboratory analysis, organoleptic testing, and packaging status verification to ensure consistency.

Performs process checks for production, packaging, sanitation, and warehousing functions of the company including pre-operation checks, sanitation verification, label checks, granulation and salt analysis, water activity testing, net weight checks, package integrity checks, and organoleptic checks (taste, appearance, and odor). Calibrates all testing equipment including sanitation verification units, salt analyzer, oxygen analyzer, moisture analyzer, and scales. Performs roasting oil titration tests. Assists in training employees on food safety, company processes and FDA current Good Manufacturing Practices. Performs preventive control checks.

Ensures proper inspection documentation is completed prior to shift end, including production paperwork (data entry). Maintains accurate and organized records of QA activities.

Pulls samples for analysis according to customer requirements.

Verifies COA products and Hold products are scanned appropriately for control.

Places questionable product on hold, discards bad product, or stops production line to correct or prevent product quality issues.

Performs other assigned duties as needed.